surreal
word
Definition
Something that is so strange, dream-like, or unbelievable that it feels unreal or like it’s from a dream rather than real life.
Usage & Nuances
Common in descriptions of unexpected, bizarre, or unnatural experiences; often used to express something that feels like a dream or fantasy. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Close to 'dreamlike,' but 'surreal' typically implies more strangeness or absurdity.
Spanish: surrealista - irrealPortuguese (BR): surreal - surrealistaPortuguese (PT): surreal - surrealistaChinese (Simplified): 超现实的 - 荒诞的Chinese (Traditional): 超現實的 - 荒誕的Hindi: अवास्तविक - स्वप्निलArabic: سريالي - غير واقعيBengali: অলীক - অবাস্তব - অসাধারণRussian: сюрреалистичный - нереальный - как во снеJapanese: シュール - 非現実的Vietnamese: siêu thực - không thựcKorean: 비현실적인 - 초현실적인Turkish: gerçeküstü - düşselUrdu: غیر حقیقی - ماورائیIndonesian: surealis - seperti mimpi
Example Sentences
The painting looks very surreal.
basic
It felt surreal to meet my favorite actor.
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The whole experience was so surreal, I almost thought I was dreaming.
natural
Last night’s dream was so surreal.
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Everything felt a bit surreal after I got the big news.
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Walking through the empty city at night was totally surreal.
natural